We invested $456 million in new and existing stores, returned $95 million in quarterly dividends to our shareholders, and repurchased $29 million of common stock. Our total cash and investments nearly doubled over the prior year, increasing $745 million to $1.5 billion.
A bowl filled with okra in a market. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a digestive disorder that affects about 20 percent of adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders.
Trace minerals are very important in determining the nutritional value of what we juice. Okra Vegetable. One of Okra's juicing health benefits is that it coats the intestines with its natural lubricant. Okra has abundant mucillage, giving it a slimy texture. Though some find this unpleasant, it is actually very helpful for those with digestive problems. The slime also binds toxins and bile acids.